Disclaimers
Effective Date: December 9, 2025 Last Updated: March 13, 2026
1. General Disclaimer of Authority
The iib mobile application and website located at iibofficial.com (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Pixel 81 Web Design LLC, d/b/a The iib App ("iib," "we," "us," or "our"), provides all information, data, and content for INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMPARATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
iib IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR ENTITY. iib is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or in any way officially connected with any government agency, department, or regulatory body in any jurisdiction, including but not limited to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission, or any other governmental or intergovernmental organization. All government regulatory data presented through the Service is compiled from publicly available sources and is used solely for informational and comparative purposes.
By using the Service, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that iib is not a provider of professional services of any kind. iib, its members, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates are not, and do not hold themselves out to be:
Medical Professionals. We do not provide medical advice, medical opinions, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. No content in the Service is intended to serve as a substitute for professional medical judgment.
Licensed Dietitians or Nutritionists. We do not provide personalized dietary recommendations, meal planning, nutritional counseling, or therapeutic nutrition advice.
Allergists or Immunologists. We do not provide advice or assurance regarding food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities, or cross-contamination risks. The Service is not designed or intended to be used as an allergen management tool.
Attorneys or Legal Counsel. We do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, interpretations of domestic or international law, or regulatory compliance consultation.
You must not rely on any information provided by the Service to self-diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition, disease, or ailment. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician, licensed dietitian, or other appropriate healthcare professional before making any dietary change, if you have questions regarding a medical condition, or if you suspect you have a food allergy or intolerance.
2. Disclaimer for Ingredient Regulatory Comparisons
The core function of the Service is to present a factual comparison of the regulatory status of food ingredients across different jurisdictions, with a primary focus on the United States and the European Union.
A. How Our Classification System Works
iib compiles publicly available regulatory data from official government sources, including but not limited to:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), including the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification program and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21;
The European Food Safety Authority ("EFSA"), including scientific opinions and risk assessments;
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives, as amended; and
Other official government regulatory databases and publications as cited within the Service.
We compare the regulatory status of ingredients across these jurisdictions and present the results using the following classifications:
Prohibited. The ingredient is not permitted for use in food products in the indicated jurisdiction, based on available regulatory data as of the date last reviewed.
Restricted. The ingredient is permitted only under specific conditions, maximum quantity limits, or designated food applications in the indicated jurisdiction.
Not Approved. The ingredient has not been affirmatively evaluated, has not been granted regulatory approval for use in the indicated jurisdiction, or its approval status could not be confirmed from available official sources.
Approved. The ingredient is permitted for use in the indicated jurisdiction based on available regulatory data.
B. Material Limitations of Regulatory Data
iib makes NO WARRANTY, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any regulatory data presented through the Service. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the following material limitations:
(i) All classifications are derived from a non-authoritative comparison of publicly available regulatory information and may not reflect the most recent regulatory actions, amendments, or interpretations in any jurisdiction;
(ii) International food regulations are complex, subject to frequent amendment, and involve significant nuance in areas including but not limited to chemical nomenclature, concentration thresholds, permitted applications, and exemptions that may not be fully captured in a simplified classification system;
(iii) An ingredient’s classification as "prohibited," "restricted," or "not approved" in any jurisdiction DOES NOT constitute a determination, representation, or implication that the ingredient is unsafe, dangerous, toxic, or harmful to human health under United States federal law, any state law, or any other applicable legal standard;
(iv) An ingredient’s classification as "approved" in any jurisdiction DOES NOT constitute a guarantee or representation of safety for any individual, and in particular does not account for individual allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions, drug interactions, or other personal health factors;
(v) Differences in regulatory status between jurisdictions reflect different regulatory frameworks, policy philosophies, evidentiary standards, and risk management approaches, and do not necessarily indicate different scientific conclusions regarding the safety of any ingredient; and
(vi) iib does not rate, rank, or score the safety of any ingredient, product, country, or regulatory system, nor does iib endorse or recommend the regulatory approach of any jurisdiction over another.
C. Government Source Attribution and Official Source Links
All regulatory classifications presented through the Service are attributed to specific government sources with citations where available. These citations are provided for reference and independent verification purposes only. iib strongly encourages users to consult the original government publications directly for the most current, complete, and authoritative regulatory information.
The following are the primary official government sources from which iib compiles regulatory data. Users are encouraged to visit these sources directly for the most up-to-date and authoritative information:
United States — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• FDA GRAS Notices Database: https://www.fda.gov/food/generally-recognized-safe-gras/gras-notice-inventory
• FDA Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (Food Additives): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21
• FDA Food Additive Status List: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/food-additive-status-list
• FDA Color Additives: https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives
United States — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• USDA FoodData Central: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/
European Union — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
• EFSA Food Additives Database: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/data-report/food-additives
• EFSA Scientific Opinions on Food Additives: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/food-additives
European Union — European Commission / EUR-Lex
• EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on Food Additives: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R1333
• EU Food Additives Database: https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/food-improvement-agents/additives/database_en
Additional sources may be cited within the Service for specific ingredients or jurisdictions. Where additional government sources are referenced, direct links to those sources are provided within the relevant ingredient or product detail screens in the Service.
D. Assumption of Risk
iib ASSUMES NO LIABILITY for any financial loss, adverse health reaction, allergic reaction, bodily injury, regulatory penalty, legal consequence, or damages of any kind (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive) resulting from or allegedly resulting from the use or misuse of any regulatory comparison data, ingredient classification, or other information presented through the Service.
YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK associated with your reliance on the ingredient regulatory comparison feature of the Service.
3. Disclaimer for Product and Ingredient Data
A. Data Sources and Accuracy
Product data displayed in the Service, including product names, ingredient lists, brand information, and UPC codes, is compiled from multiple sources, including manufacturer-published data, the U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database (https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/), and other publicly available databases.
iib acts as an aggregator of publicly available information and does not independently verify the accuracy of product data obtained from third-party sources. Accordingly, iib cannot and does not guarantee that any product data displayed in the Service is complete, accurate, current, or free from error.
Product formulations are subject to change by manufacturers without notice. Regional variations in product formulations may exist. Data latency between manufacturer changes and database updates is inherent in any aggregation system.
B. Physical Packaging Prevails
THE ACTUAL INFORMATION FOUND ON THE PHYSICAL PRODUCT PACKAGING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INGREDIENT LISTS, ALLERGEN STATEMENTS, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, WARNING LABELS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE, CONSTITUTES THE FINAL AND AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE OF PRODUCT INFORMATION.
Product data displayed in the Service may differ from the physical packaging due to reformulations, regional variations, seasonal changes, manufacturing facility differences, or data latency. You must always read and verify all physical product labels and packaging before consumption or use.
4. Allergen Disclaimer
Allergen information presented in the Service, where available, is derived from third-party data sources and should NEVER be used as the sole or primary source for managing food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities.
You acknowledge that:
(i) Manufacturing processes, shared production equipment, facility co-location, and cross-contamination risks are subject to change at any time and may not be reflected in the Service;
(ii) "May contain" warnings, precautionary allergen labeling, and shared facility disclosures vary by manufacturer, product line, production facility, and jurisdiction, and may not be present in our data;
(iii) Ingredient substitutions, reformulations, and supplier changes may occur without notice to consumers or data aggregators; and
(iv) The Service does not account for undeclared allergens, processing aids, incidental additives, or other substances that may be present in a product but not listed on the label.
IF YOU HAVE A KNOWN FOOD ALLERGY, SEVERE FOOD SENSITIVITY, OR ANY CONDITION REQUIRING STRICT DIETARY AVOIDANCE, YOU MUST VERIFY ALL INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION DIRECTLY ON THE PHYSICAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR ALLERGIST BEFORE CONSUMING ANY PRODUCT.
5. GRAS System and Regulatory Framework Transparency
A central feature of the Service involves presenting the regulatory frameworks by which different jurisdictions evaluate food ingredients for safety. This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a safety assessment.
A. The U.S. GRAS System
In the United States, food ingredients may be classified as "Generally Recognized as Safe" ("GRAS") under Section 201(s) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. § 321(s)). The GRAS framework includes the following categories:
FDA-Reviewed GRAS. Ingredients for which the manufacturer or another party submitted a GRAS notice to the FDA and the FDA issued a response letter stating it has "no questions" regarding the GRAS determination. This process is voluntary and does not constitute formal FDA approval. For more information, visit the FDA GRAS Notice Inventory: https://www.fda.gov/food/generally-recognized-safe-gras/gras-notice-inventory
Self-Affirmed GRAS. Ingredients for which a manufacturer, trade association, or expert panel has independently determined GRAS status based on scientific procedures or common use in food prior to January 1, 1958, without submitting a GRAS notice to the FDA for review. Self-affirmed GRAS determinations are not reviewed, validated, or endorsed by the FDA, and the FDA may not be aware of them.
Grandfathered Substances. Ingredients that were in common use in food prior to January 1, 1958, and were automatically accorded GRAS status under Section 201(s) of the Act without requiring scientific review under modern toxicological standards.
iib presents these distinctions as factual descriptions of the U.S. regulatory framework. The distinction between FDA-reviewed and self-affirmed GRAS is a regulatory classification, not a safety judgment or recommendation.
B. The EU Regulatory Framework
The European Union evaluates food additives through the European Food Safety Authority ("EFSA") under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (full text available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R1333). The EU regulatory framework generally requires a pre-market scientific risk assessment and affirmative authorization before an additive may be used in food products placed on the EU market.
iib presents the EU authorization status of ingredients for comparison purposes. Differences in authorization status between the United States and the European Union reflect fundamentally different regulatory philosophies, procedures, and evidentiary standards.
C. No Safety Determination
iib does not make, and nothing in the Service should be construed as making, any determination, representation, or judgment regarding the safety or health effects of any ingredient, product, or regulatory system. Regulatory comparisons presented through the Service are factual descriptions of regulatory status in specified jurisdictions, not safety ratings, health scores, or consumption recommendations.
6. Scope of Disclaimers
These Disclaimers apply to all information, data, classifications, content, and communications provided through or generated by the Service, including information displayed in search results, product detail screens, ingredient analysis displays, notification messages, and any other Service output.
These Disclaimers are incorporated into and form a material part of the iib Terms of Service. In the event of any conflict between these Disclaimers and the Terms of Service, the provision that provides greater protection to iib shall govern.
7. Contact Us
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